Director, Climate Transition & Clean Energy
About The Position
The Director, Climate Transition & Clean Energy Strategy serves as Baxter's enterprise subject matter expert for clean energy strategy, energy accounting, and energy-related climate disclosures. As clean energy and energy decarbonization are expected to deliver a substantial portion of Baxter's operational emissions reductions and are critical to achieving the company's Net Zero ambitions, this role provides strategic leadership for the design and execution of enterprise energy transition pathways. The position provides technical leadership on energy accounting methodologies consistent with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) and other applicable regulatory and disclosure frameworks, ensuring accurate, auditable, and decision-useful energy and emissions reporting across the enterprise.
Requirements
- 7–10+ years of experience in energy strategy, energy markets, renewable/clean energy, utilities, or capital‑intensive operations.
- Demonstrated strength in financial modeling and investment analysis
- Demonstrated strength in contract negotiation and commercial structures
- Demonstrated strength in energy markets and price risk management
- Proven ability to work cross‑functionally and influence decisions without direct ownership of execution.
Nice To Haves
- Experience spanning both electricity and thermal energy strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of Baxter's enterprise clean energy strategy across renewable electricity, low-carbon thermal energy, electrification, and emerging energy technologies.
- Translate Baxter's climate commitments and renewable energy goals into practical regional implementation plans.
- Serve as a key strategic contributor to the enterprise Climate Transition Plan, ensuring energy decarbonization pathways support long-term business resilience, growth, and Net Zero ambitions.
- Serve as Baxter's enterprise subject matter expert for energy accounting and energy-related greenhouse gas methodologies, ensuring alignment with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) and other applicable climate disclosure and regulatory reporting frameworks.
- Provide technical oversight for energy and emissions data used in sustainability reporting, external disclosures, and assurance processes, ensuring reporting is accurate, auditable, and decision-useful for internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide strategic leadership on energy procurement, market intelligence, and commercial decision-making to optimize Baxter's global electricity and thermal energy portfolio.
- Identify opportunities to reduce cost, manage risk, enhance resiliency, and accelerate progress toward the company's clean energy and climate objectives through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and evaluation of renewable energy sourcing solutions.
- Partner across Sustainability, Manufacturing, Facilities, EHS, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and other business functions to integrate clean energy considerations into capital planning, operational strategies, and climate-related decision-making.
- Provide enterprise governance, strategic guidance, and external representation on energy matters, helping ensure successful implementation of Baxter's clean energy strategy while maintaining alignment with business priorities and stakeholder expectations.
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
- Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational assistance programs
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
- Family and medical leaves of absence
- Paid parental leave
- Commuting benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Childcare benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
